Story City Rest Area Southbound – I-35

Story City Rest Area is a rest area on I-35 southbound near Story City in Story County, Iowa. Reported truck parking: 15 spaces, plus 28 car spaces. The next southbound stop is Elkhart Rest Area, about 19 miles further along I-35.

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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

Open directions

Previous and next stop (Southbound)

Previous: Dows Rest Area ≈ 40 mi along I-35Next: Elkhart Rest Area ≈ 19 mi along I-35

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-35.

Reported parking capacity

Car parking28Reported spaces
Truck parking15Reported spaces

Reported capacity from Iowa DOT. This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Family restroom✓ Accessible facilities✓ Picnic tables✓ Pet area✓ Vending machines✓ Public phone✓ RV dump station✓ Wi-Fi

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Drinking water, EV charging, Playground, Visitor information.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

On Interstate 35 southbound near Story City, the Story City Rest Area gives travelers in Iowa a place to stop. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Confirm the current situation with the Iowa Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

This is the southbound facility on I-35, near Story City in Story County. It is listed near mile marker 119.

Heading the other way? Use Story City Rest Area (northbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

Further along I-35, Elkhart Rest Area follows after roughly 19 miles.

Parking and amenities

Iowa DOT lists 28 automobile parking spaces and 15 truck parking spaces for this direction.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Family restroom
  • Accessible facilities
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Vending machines
  • Public phone
  • RV dump station
  • Wi-Fi

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 42.110359, -93.557115. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-35 is this rest area on?

It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 35 near Story City. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.

Is truck parking available?

Iowa DOT lists 15 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

Is there a pet area?

A pet area is listed for this location. Keep pets leashed and follow posted rules.

Where is the next rest stop?

Elkhart Rest Area, about 19 miles further along I-35 by the official mile markers.